Does this require the AA battery, or can the mic run off of phantom power in a studio setting?
16817
I'm not sure but I think it needs the AA battery. You can try it but this is a. $100 complete kit so I'm thinking that any real professional attributes are not included.
16818
It is dual power - AA battery can stay in the tube while it runs off phantom power, or no battery and phantom power. Just be sure your board or recording gear can supply phantom power, and that you use a good quality XLR to XLR cable to connect. I've read reports of somewhat degraded quality when using XLR to unbalanced plug (1/4" phone for example), and that will not, of course, supply phantom power.
16819
I have never tried it without the battery. I can tell you that it is out performing my other mic's, so I am very happy with the XM-55.
943748
This mic needs phantom power, usually present in mixing boards, dont know what your audio interface actually is.
811076
You need something that provides phantom power for this mic. It may be included in the recorder you are plugging into (or amp/speaker), but otherwise you will need a preamp for it.
442040
No, it's a condenser mic that needs separate wired phantom power. It is a great mic though.
1222012
no, you need phantom power for a condenser mic. the computer does not provide that. The cable is made for dynamic mics.
541347
Noah, The earphones do not require a power supply. The microphone is an "electret" type and an electret mic cartridge typically includes an FET transistor within the mic module. That FET does require power (typically 3 to 10 volts or so) and the power usually is provided by the device you plug it in to (sound card, Etc.). Some radio transmitters provide that required power applied to the mic connector as needed. You do not normally need to provide any batteries for the mic in MOST applications.
393501
All mics need power to operate. Some, such ans this one, get it with a battery in the mic and some use what's called a phantom power supply. This is just like most other mics that have self contained power. You should just be able to plug it in and use it. Anyway it's worth a shot. You can't really hurt the mic itself. The gain your asking about is usually provided by the software that you use to record the sound with. I use this mic primarily on my camera in place of the electret mic that it comes with, and I've never had to "Boost" the sound. Hope this helps.
932859
I was confused by this, so to clarify - you CAN use phantom power for all the mics in this kit but only the condensers require it. From my research, DO NOT use phantom power for older style ribbon mics, none of which are included in this kit. That will ruin the microphone.
410249
You can not it is either on or off. If your mic does not require phantom power it will not draw it.
474982
You have to use the XLR cable for the output. Then just make sure your mixer phantom power is on and you're all set. I haven't used mine with a battery yet. Good luck!
444446
It should work fine as long as you leave the 48V Phantom off. If you forget, and send phantom power to your ribbon it will never work again. My Tascam Port-a-Studio always defaults to "phantom off" when powered down (or up) and requires 2 keystrokes to turn it on "are you SURE?" This precaution prevents sending phantom to any input other than a condenser mic, which only works with 48V DC.
1501092
It is this type of microphone needs a power source 18v. Called phantom power.
189703
It doesn't have to be an irig mic. There's no phantom power so a condenser with a battery power is what I use.
1186163
Hi, this is a dynamic mic, so it doesn't need phantom power, just needs a balanced XLR cable and a place to plug it in!
532909
It's an "electret condenser" mic, which means it uses an internal battery and at much lower voltage than you'd get through phantom powering. That doesn't mean the audio quality is any less. But yes, it does lack an XLR output, and the output is unbalanced stereo on a mini plug.
1412503
no battery ,you need a cable I bought the GLS Audio 25 foot Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 25' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - Single ,but it depends on what you plug it
473487
unfortunately it requires a 9 Volt battery It does work well and the battery will last 8 hrs plusPhantom power will not power this mic It is a very good value fro what it isWe own 6 units